Ingredients
1-1/4 cups whole hazelnuts, toasted, divided9 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup white baking chips
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Coarsely chop 1/2 cup hazelnuts; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a food processor, combine melted butter and remaining hazelnuts. Cover and process until the mixture forms a crumbly paste.
In a bowl, cream the remaining 7 Tbsp. butter. Beat in the sugars. Add egg and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in ground hazelnut mixture until blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix just until combined. Stir in chips and reserved chopped hazelnuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
